UK sophomore southpaw Corey Littrell is among the 15 current UK players to be drafted in their careers.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- All seven Kentucky baseball signees that were selected in the 2011 MLB Draft have elected to attend UK for their collegiate careers, it was announced following the MLB Draft signing deadline on Tuesday.

The UK coaching staff, led by head coach Gary Henderson, recruiting coordinator Brad Bohannon and offensive coordinator and assistant coach Brian Green brought another plethora of talent to Lexington, highlighted by the seven drafted newcomers electing to attend UK instead of signing a professional contract.

All told, UK’s 2012 roster features 15 players who have been drafted in their high school or collegiate careers, including the seven newcomers.

“We are excited to welcome a special group to Kentucky,” Henderson said. “This is an extremely talented a group of newcomers and we are really looking forward to working with them.”

In addition to the seven drafted newcomers for 2012, UK returns senior catcher Michael Williams, who elected to return for his final campaign as a 37th round pick of the San Francisco Giants in 2011. Six Wildcats from the 2011 roster have signed professional contracts and began their careers, including Alex Meyer (first round; Nationals), Chad Wright (ninth round; Tigers), Braden Kapteyn (15th round; White Sox), Taylor Black (16th round; Phillies) and Jordan Cooper (23rd round; Pirates).